I mentioned this a few weeks ago but wanted to call your attention to it again. Next weekend the Smarter Strength workshop hosted by Adam Glass is happening in Minnesota. I’m flying out from California to make it. And I highly encourage you to do the same. You are in …
Different Difficulties
There’s just nothing quite like destroying perfectly good items in your own two hands. It’s a lot of fun, builds tremendous power, and can impress others. Today, I want to take you a little deeper into the world of oldtime strongmen. Did you know that one item is not equal …
Holding the Center: Introducing Parallette Holds for Core Strength
Ryan Hurst from Gold Medal Bodies is here to show you how to build a training foundation with parallettes. This is the second in a three part series. If you’ve been practicing your parallette push-ups, you’ve probably noticed that your arms and core feel a little different from what you’re …
Homemade Strength 2
You’ve probably seen quite a few emails for it from other people. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell you about it too. My buddy, Jedd Johnson, who has the world’s strongest thumbs, has put together a new video that shows you how to build all kinds of grip …
Get In While You Can
I was working with a client again today and came up with something that can help you big in the frog stand, and thus work your way to the handstand. I’ll shoot a video of it soon and put it online for you to see. (Should have had the camera …
Advanced Bodyweight Workout Contest
My friend, Mike Fitch from Global Bodyweight Training, is holding a contest for the best bodyweight only workout that covers a dynamic warmup, strength, endurance, trunk and explosive power. You can find the full details, including the prize you can win, at that link. I threw this video together quickly …
Full Body Grip Drill – Around the World’s
This is a guest post by Jedd Johnson, co-founder of the Diesel Crew and The Grip Authority, the foremost internet site for building lethal hand, forearm and grip strength. Jedd holds the world record in the Two Hands Pinch and enjoys helping others accomplish their strength training goals. The hands …
Industrial Strength Grip
Today is the day. I’ve mentioned it several times, Adam Glass is releasing Industrial Strength Grip today. I was happy to get an advanced copy to watch before this. Let me explain a bit about it. For people that have been training grip for a long time much of the …
Why Bending Steel Could Be the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Your Kettlebell Snatch or Deadlift
Jedd’s delivered another terrific article on steel bending, how it balances the power you develop in other ways. Well worth reading. Of course, this is in promotion for his new DVD – Nail Bending: How to Melt Steel with Your Bare Hands. If nail bending sounds like a good idea …
Bending DVD
I’m sure you’ve been inundated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. I know I have. I’ve also gotten in on some sweet deals. I don’t have a special for you but I just have to tell you about this new product release. As you know on my site I’m …
I’m Opening a Gym
BIG News! I’m opening a gym. In fact, I just need to sign the lease for a place I’ve been looking at. It’ll be a fairly small place but I’m not looking to run a hundred, or even twenty people through a class. It’s funny. I originally started my business …
Building a Grip Foundation
I talk a lot about grip strength and feats of strength. Why? 1) Because they’re fun to do. And more importantly… 2) Because strong hands means you’re stronger overall. My website isn’t really for beginners. I’d like to think that everyone who reads my messages is a step above the …
I’m Going to Start Taking Steroids
Not really. But after last night I’d be lying if I said I didn’t consider it. You see, last night I finally watched the documentary Bigger, Stronger, Faster which is all about steroids. I’d heard about it for sometime but I didn’t get around to watching it until now. If …
Performing at Rise Above
Thanks to Doug over at Rise Above Performance Training I’ve got more video from the event. In a previous post, I talked mostly about the competition. In this one, we have the performances. I often tell people the difference between modern strongman and oldtime strongman is the first is competition …
Trampolining and Tumbling
Trampolining and tumbling go together hand in hand. Trampolining involves doing all sorts of acrobatic tricks on a trampoline which provides much more height. Tumbling involves doing the same or similar moves on the floor (and with gymnastic spring floors more height can be had). I’ve mentioned this before. When …